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Welcome to our 16 days of activism programme 2023.
From 24 November to 10 December, this year's calendar of events will raise awareness of gender-based violence and encourage individuals and organisations across Perth and Kinross to show their support to eradicate violence against women and girls.
Our overarching aspiration for this year is to "imagine a Perth and Kinross, free from gender based violence" and these 16 days of events serves as a pivotal step towards this vision.
Please note that this programme may be subject to some changes. Visit Violence against Women Partnership website and Perth and Kinross Council's Facebook page for the latest news.
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Friday 24 November
16 days Programme Launch
Perth Concert Hall, 11.00 am to 12 Noon
Join Jim Fairlie, MSP for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire and others to kick off the the 16 days of Activism Programme against gender-based violence. A performance will take place from the Rock Choir.
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An invitation to brunch and performances of poetry, spoken word, and true life stories by women and girls affected by gender-based violence.
Hosted by Lubna Kerr, this event will be popular so book your tickets now.
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Reclaim the Night and march to show solidarity with women around the world living with fear and violence.
Meet from 5.00 pm onwards in the Civic Hall, Council Building, 2 High Street, Perth. The march will leave from here at 6.00 pm. Everyone is welcome and please bring your family, partners and friends, banners and placards, and your voice to demonstrate your right to walk through the streets at night.
No booking essential.
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Thursday 7 December, 9.30 am to 11.00 am
Perth Theatre
Come along to this seminar and listen to Luke Hart, an award-winning domestic abuse advocate author and international keynote speaker as he shares his family’s story of coercive control and domestic homicide.
In 2017 he released his book, Remembered Forever, and set up the organisation, CoCoAwareness, to increase the awareness of coercive control. So far, he has spoken at over 13 countries and trained tens of thousands of professionals in identifying, understanding, and ending domestic abuse.
Luke is a White Ribbon Ambassadors and Refuge Champion speaking out against male violence towards women and children. He has also worked with the charity Level Up to produce and advocate for the acceptance of domestic homicide reporting guidelines and has received a number of awards for their work in raising awareness – including the Lincolnshire Police Outstanding Contribution to Public Service 2018/2019, BBC Inspirations 2020 award and the Big Issue’s Top 100 Changemakers of 2020.
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75-85 High Street, Perth (outside Marks and Spencer)
11.00 am
Join Soroptimist Perth’s Silent Vigil and stand in solidarity with them to raise awareness violence against women and children.
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Soutar Theatre, AK Bell Library,
10.00 am to 12 noon
Sexual Harrassment - The Truth
Sexual violence is experienced by women and children every day, all over the world. While other recorded crimes in Scotland decline, violence against women remains at the third highest level since 1971.
This event will look to explore the reality of sexual violence experienced by women and girls in the UK, the impact this has on survivors and the role we all play in ending violence against women and girls.
We'll be showing the Channel 4 documentary “Undercover: Sexual Harassment – the Truth” followed by a panel discussion with staff from the Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (RASAC), Perth and Kinross Council and other professionals working to end violence against women in Perth and Kinross.
This event is for individuals aged 18 and above and attendees may be asked for identification. Participants are gently reminded the conversation may revolve around sensitive topics such as rape, sexual assault and/or harassment. Sexually explicit language and blurred sexual imagery are used during the documentary.
Rest assured, supportive staff will be on hand throughout and after the event.
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10.00 am until 12 noon,
Perth Theatre Joan Knight Studio
Attend this seminar and learn how the media, traditional and digital, shapes attitudes towards genders. Be part of the discussion on how to combat abuse over all forms of media.
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Official Launch of Ask Angela Campaign in Perth and Kinross This campaign is for people who feel unsafe, vulnerable or threatened and can discreetly seek help by approaching venue staff and asking them for ‘Angela’. A number of Perth City and Aberfeldy licensed premises are supporting this initiative.
If you're a licensed premises and would like to support this initiative, please email our Safer Communities Team at sct@pkc.gov.uk
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8.00 pm until 10.00 pm
The Venue, George Street, Perth
Enjoy an evening of female comedy from comedians who have experienced some forms of gender-based violence. Hosted by Lubna Kerr with top local comedian, Jo Jo Sutherland, this promises to be a evening full of laughter and fun and free to attend!
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12 noon until 12.30 pm
St John's Church, St John's Place, Perth
St John's Church bells will ring to highlight the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.
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1.30 pm until 3.30 pm
Location: To be confirmed
The session will explore gender stereotypes and their links to gender inequality and how this leads to gender-based violence against women and girls.
This session will be delivered by Rape and Sexual Assault Centre (RASAC).
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All Day
Perth and Kinross Council's Facebook Page will be taken over by Bold Girls Ken, Youth Ambassadors from RASAC, on December 5 and Perthshire Women's Aid on December 6.
Bold Girls Ken is a youth-led campaign, part of the Young Women Know project delivered by NSPCC Scotland and the Young Women's Movement and Perth and Kinross Council and aims to educate young people to know what consent is.
Perthshire Women's Aid offers specialist knowledge and support to women, children and young people who are victims of domestic abuse in Perth and Kinross.
Join them on the day to gain a deeper understanding of their continuous efforts in eradicating gender-based violence in Scotland.
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